The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

Organic produce sector could grow 10% in 2022

Consumers under 25 are currently the most powerful component driving organic produce sales, said Mike Mauti of Canada-based Execulytics Consulting. The market could see a 5% to 10% growth in sales in 2022. A recent survey of 5,000 Canadian shoppers found 39% of under-25 buyers said organic is always their preferred choice, compared with 25% […]

BIOFACH and VIVANESS 2022 postponed until July 2022

The global trade fair/conference for organic food and natural and organic personal care products has been postponed from February to July of this year, to accommodate the large number of exhibitors concerned about developments regarding the COVID pandemic. From July 26-29, the event will take place at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg. Many conversations took place […]

French company joins food waste initiative to make organic food accessible

Grand Etal Bio, producer and marketer of 100% organic products, has joined Too Good To Go, a Danish phone app that connects users with organic fruits and vegetables at reduced prices. Ten million tons of food are thrown away every year, 42% of them vegetables and fruits. “Today, most professionals want quality to the detriment […]

What a year it was for organic grains; 2021 year in review

By David Becker, Fast Markets/The Jacobsen The twists and turns of organic grain prices were extraordinary in 2021. While organic corn prices saw sizeable gains, organic soybeans and byproducts made the headlines. It would be hard to write a script that mirrored reality. The first stone to drop was a ban of the largest certifiers from the U.S.’s most […]

CCOF now offers Regenerative Organic Certified™ (ROC™) program

California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) is partnering with the Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA) to offer the Regenerative Organic Certified™ (ROC™) program. ROC™ certification encompasses environmental protection, animal welfare, and fair trade, representing the highest standard for organic agriculture worldwide. The three pillars of the program are Soil Health, Animal Welfare, and Social Fairness; performance levels include Bronze, Silver, […]